Health and Safety
Yes, Cladco Fibre Cement Wall Cladding Boards can be cut. When cutting, fine dust is released into the atmosphere - the mineral itself is harmless, however dangerous if inhaled and will constitute a health hazard. A Level P3 Respiratory Protective Mask should be worn when cutting the Boards. The Boards must be cut outside and it is recommended to use a wet saw to reduce dust particles. Further information and other applicable legislative requirements can be found by visiting the Health and Safety Executive’s website.
Placing a firepit on your Composite Decking Boards is not recommended. Cladco Composite Decking Boards are made with part natural materials, which are not fire-resistant. Find out more about Cladco Composite Decking here.
Cladco Composite Decking Boards have low-slip properties when installed with the narrow grooves facing up. However, like anything, extra care must be taken when the Boards are wet as there may be an increased slip risk in adverse weather such as frost or rain.
Yes, Composite Decking Boards can easily be cut using traditional wood cutting saws and tools. If cutting Boards to size, be sure to install the Boards directly after cutting. Please reference to HSE for further health and safety guidelines.
Cladco Composite Decking Boards provide a low-slip, narrow-grooved surface on one side, which provides low-slip benefits due to increased water run-off. Our Woodgrain Composite Decking Boards, however, do not offer low-slip properties. We recommend installing our Decking Boards at a slight angle for water run-off to prevent standing water from freezing and becoming slippery.
As with most outdoor garden products, Composite Decking can become warm if exposed to direct sunlight, especially in the darker colour ranges.
We are unable to cut boards to length for customers, boards are easy to cut with a traditional saw, care must be taken when cutting the boards. Boards cannot be cut on our premises.
Customers are unable to cut any product on our premises. This is against our health and safety practices and will not be allowed.
As Cladco Composite cladding boards are part wood, these are not fire rated. Please see test results here.
As Cladco Composite Decking boards are part natural wooden fibres, these are not fire-rated
Like any material left in the hot sun for hours at a time, Composite Decking can get hot, however lighter colours are less likely to retain heat as much as the darker colours can.
Composite Decking is perfectly safe for children and pets, unlike timber decking it will not splinter ensuring children and pets are safe from potential danger. Composite Decking has a hidden T Clip fixing system meaning screws are hidden from view to ensure the safety of children and pets. Find out more about pets and your composite deck here
